Grant opportunity
Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC) 2026
MERC funding opportunity DFOP0019227.
- Funder
- U.S. Assistance Coordination
- Deadline 30 Sep 2026
- Deadline 30 Sep 2026: Sep 30, 2026
- Award
- US$100,000–US$2,000,000; 7 expected awards
- Applicant
- Middle East / eligible partners
- Discipline
- Cross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
- Region
- Middle East / eligible partners
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC) 2026 is a research / international cooperation grant from U.S. Assistance Coordination. MERC funding opportunity DFOP0019227. It focuses on Regional scientific cooperation; applied research and is relevant to Middle East / eligible partners.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants and locations: Middle East / eligible partners. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.
What it supports
- Regional scientific cooperation; applied research
- Research / International Cooperation Grant
- Middle East / eligible partners
Funding and duration
- US$100,000–US$2,000,000; 7 expected awards
- MERC funding opportunity DFOP0019227.
Deadline 30 Sep 2026
Deadline 30 Sep 2026: Sep 30, 2026
How to apply
Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.
Call details
Source-based overview
Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC) 2026 is a research / international cooperation grant from U.S. Assistance Coordination. MERC funding opportunity DFOP0019227. It focuses on Regional scientific cooperation; applied research and is relevant to Middle East / eligible partners. The recorded deadline or key date is Deadline 30 Sep 2026. Applicants should review the official page for the complete eligibility rules, required documents, assessment criteria, funding conditions, deadline time zone and submission route.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants and locations: Middle East / eligible partners. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.
Funding and benefits
US$100,000–US$2,000,000; 7 expected awards
MERC funding opportunity DFOP0019227.
Themes and supported activities
Regional scientific cooperation; applied research
Research / International Cooperation Grant
Middle East / eligible partners
Deadline and timeline
Deadline 30 Sep 2026: Deadline 30 Sep 2026: Sep 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.